Mirual - Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur

Mirual is a village situated in the Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.1 km from Raiganj, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Kamalabari-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mirual village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mirual is 309744. The village covers a total geographical area of 144.13 hectares and falls under the 733130 pincode. Raiganj is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Mirual village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Raiganj Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Mirual

According to the 2011 Census, Mirual village had a total population of 1,032 people, including 518 males and 514 females, living in 235 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.38%, with male literacy at 76.96% and female literacy at 63.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 196, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 326.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,032518514
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1075849
Scheduled Castes (SC)19610690
Scheduled Tribes (ST)326163163
Literate Population651354297
Illiterate Population381164217

Nearby Villages of Mirual

Mirual is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DangaparaEast0.71 km
MahespurWest1.05 km
PirkasurSouth1.10 km
NoabariSouth-East1.27 km
GobindapurNorth1.45 km
Kasba MahashoEast1.83 km
KhalsiNorth-West1.94 km
SonabariNorth-East2.03 km
Chhota ParuaSouth-West2.13 km
KhadimpurSouth2.14 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mirual

Mirual is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bamangram, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raiganj to Mirual is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mirual

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Mirual village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Mirual

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Mirual village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Mirual

Where is Mirual located?

Mirual village is located in Raiganj Subdivision, Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mirual?

The Gram Panchayat of Mirual is Kamalabari-ii.

What is the pincode of Mirual?

The pincode of Mirual is 733130.

What is the population of Mirual?

Mirual had a total population of 1,032, including 518 males and 514 females.

How many households are there in Mirual?

Mirual had 235 households.

What is the literacy rate in Mirual?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mirual was 70.38%. Male literacy was 76.96% and female literacy was 63.87%.